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Starship's tenth test flight encourages optimism in the future of spaceflight
Article Aug 29, 2025

Starship's tenth test flight encourages optimism in the future of spaceflight

SpaceX's Starship rocket achieved a good performance during its tenth integrated flight test, encouraging optimism in the race to return humans to the Moon and beyond.
giulioprisco 6 min read
Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds
Mindbytes May 20, 2026

Mars May Not Need Earth’s Argon for Metal 3D Printing, Study Finds

Mars may someday forge its own tools. Scientists successfully tested metal 3D printing in a carbon dioxide atmosphere, hinting astronauts could manufacture spare parts using Martian air itself.
linsey 1 min read
Humanity 2.0: Space—The Inner Frontier
Podcast Jan 20, 2026

Humanity 2.0: Space—The Inner Frontier

Our episode reframes the journey to the stars as a mirror for human evolution and purpose. Is space an invitation for humanity to finally grow up?
mindplex 1 min read